How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL059 - The serial number does not contain any digits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The serial number does not contain any digits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL059 - The serial number does not contain any digits ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL059 indicates that the serial number you are trying to process does not contain any digits. This error typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, where serial numbers are expected to follow a specific format that includes numeric characters.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Serial Number Format: The serial number you entered may be completely alphanumeric or contain special characters without any digits.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the serial number.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific validation rules that require serial numbers to contain digits, and the entered serial number does not meet these criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Serial Number: Verify the serial number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it contains at least one digit. If it does not, correct it to include numeric characters.
  Data Entry Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to ensure that serial numbers conform to the expected format before submission.
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error with valid serial numbers, review the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to serial number management. Ensure that the rules for serial number formats are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on the expected format for serial numbers in your specific implementation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context on serial number handling in EWM.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic for serial number processing, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect how serial numbers are validated.
  Testing: If you are a developer or administrator, consider testing the serial number validation logic in a development environment to identify any issues with the current implementation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that serial numbers are processed correctly in your SAP EWM system.